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tree surgeon wanted

Can anyone recommend a competent tree surgeon who doesn't charge the earth? I've just been quoted £350 + VAT for half a day's work.

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Permalink Reply by Ruth Valentine on April 30, 2014 at 22:11

they're the ones who quoted £350. 

289p7k4sypb2bPermalink Reply by 289p7k4sypb2b on April 30, 2014 at 22:16

Well, professionals don't come cheap.

Permalink Reply by Ruth Valentine on April 30, 2014 at 22:19

Fair enough; and it may be I have to pay that much (or leave the tree unpruned).  But I do want to check first.  I don't have £350 readily available.

289p7k4sypb2bPermalink Reply by 289p7k4sypb2b on April 30, 2014 at 22:08

I don't know of anyone I'd recommend but a word of warning for when you look for someone.  Anyone can call themselves a 'tree surgeon' apparently.  Trading Standards will tell you it is an unregulated business at the moment.  If you go to the Arboricultural Association - www.trees.org.uk - you'll find a register of approved, qualified tree surgeons in the UK.  Best place to look, I would say.  But properly qualified TSs - who won't hack away indiscriminately at your lovely trees - are bound to cost a bit more than the bloke down the street with a rusty chainsaw!

Permalink Reply by HarringayBirder on May 1, 2014 at 12:04

I had a bloke come round a couple of years ago and after spending less than half an hour cutting back our eucalyptus tree (actually I think my wife said his lad did it" gave me a bill for over two hundred pounds.

"Greenscapes of N4" are very good and very reasonable too.

Permalink Reply by Ruth Valentine on May 1, 2014 at 13:24

Thanks; I'll try them.

Permalink Reply by Simon Hester on May 2, 2014 at 15:47

I know a couple of tree surgeons who will be a lot cheaper! What's the job? Give me a call. Simon

Permalink Reply by Su Brown on May 15, 2014 at 12:44

Hi simon, Could you provide me with the contact details too please - A neighbours large Ash needs removing, another neighbour needs an Ivy tree removed and dog roses cut back and I have a couple of Privet bushes that need removing and root ground out and a stump to be ground out too if possible.

Thanks

 

 

Permalink Reply by Alex on May 2, 2014 at 16:10

I know a good gardener who's a qualified tree surgeon. I have no idea what he would quote you, but his rates have seemed reasonable to me. PM me if you want his details.

Permalink Reply by Pol Bishop on May 7, 2014 at 9:32

Wow, sounds like a rip off to me. However, it mainly depends on the job. I had a few problems in my yard last year and these guys helped me a lot. The price was totally fair.

Permalink Reply by HoL Site Admin on May 7, 2014 at 11:14

Yup, Imagine since your Twitter stream shows this is your company Pol, "these guys" helped you out a lot. (You tinka we wuza borna yesterday?)

Permalink Reply by John D on May 7, 2014 at 11:20

Won't be using him then

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